phrasal verb

Count against

Rank #444Letter CInseparable

2Sections

Affect negatively, make less likely to succeed

Meanings

  • Affect negatively, make less likely to succeed (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • Not having a university degree will COUNT AGAINST her.
  • She managed to COUNT AGAINST through hard work and dedication.
  • After years of practice, he could finally COUNT AGAINST.

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